Menopause

Menopause is not the end of life!

Author: Alexander Yezovit

Every woman has in her life critical periods: in the 12-14 years this is the establishment of the menstrual cycle and during the period from 40 to 50 - the attenuation of reproductive function. One-third of the life of a woman falls on the transition and old age - menopause, accompanied by the development of the climacteric syndrome, urogenital disorders, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, etc.

Climacteric syndrome is largely due to lower production of estrogen by the ovaries and is also accompanied by increased production of thyrotropic hormone. This leads to a whole range of changes that cause discomfort, which are perceived by women as a tangible approach of old age.

The skin loses its elasticity, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles; woman feels increased irritability and fatigue. In the first place there are the symptoms of headaches, flushing, sweating, insomnia, back pain and muscle pain, high blood pressure.

Ultimately, all this may lead to hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Many women in menopause feel pain in the heart, tachycardia and palpitations, often there is development of hypertension. With a decrease in the production of estrogen the number of cells in the mucosa of the vagina also decreases; epithelium lining the urinary tract, becomes thinner; the bladder muscles lose their tone. At the age of 55-70 years there may be some dysfunction of the urinary tract, as bed-wetting, which can occur even when you cough, sneeze or laugh.

What happens in a woman's body during menopause?

There are three stages of menopause. First stage is premenopausal. Today is the norm when it comes to the period from 44 years to 52 years. Climax in 44 is, of course, the horror, but we are all diseases younger, and this becomes the norm. In this period, hormone imbalance manifested in the fact that estrogen, which prepares the uterus for pregnancy, is still the norm but gestogene (progesterone ) is not enough, but it is responsible for the onset of menstruation.

Synthesis of progesterone is supported by beta-carotene. Lack of beta-carotene in the body can lead to earlier menopause. It happens also premature menopause - menopause may occur in 40-43 years, and even up to 40 years.

The second stage of menopause begins when there is no menstruation for a year. A postmenopausal period is when menstruation no more than 3 years.

According to statistics, women in menopause often suffer from various chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, bone rarefaction. If a woman has already suffered some of these diseases, in menopause, their manifestations are usually stronger. When estrogen is enough, in, in particular, to a certain extent, protects the body from the loss of calcium and prevents the development of some cardiac diseases. When estrogen falls, this protection is weakened.

Reduced estrogen levels also cause adverse changes in the homeostasis, increase the risk of blood clots, promoting the development or progression of cardiovascular disease, which can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack, thrombosis and even sudden death.

Osteoporosis is one of the most serious violations in the late postmenopausal period. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease of the skeleton, it is characterized by a decrease in bone mass, a violation of the structure of bone tissue that leads to increased bone fragility and increased risk of fractures. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is diagnosed in 25-40% of women. In this case it is found in 70% of cases of bone fractures.

The development of osteoporosis, usually occurs gradually and without symptoms, so it is called the "silent killer". It is mainly manifested pain in the spine - the lumbar and thoracic regions - which is often mistaken for symptoms of osteochondrosis. In the later stage, osteoporosis leads to bone fractures; hip fractures are the most serious of them - in 50% of cases they lead to disability, in 15-20% of cases, to death.

All women in menopause should take calcium supplements, but if you have an individual predisposition to osteoporosis, they will absolutely essential for you. The fact that osteoporosis is the case when the first need an elementary knowledge because you can just not know that your bones become fragile until it is too late. In addition to taking supplements, it is useful to take calcium diet: often eat the sprats, sardines, celery, soy products and milk (if it is suitable for your blood group), as well as yoghurt and cheese.

Supplements to help you

In the treatment of postmenopausal disorders hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are now mainly used, although receiving female sex hormone associated with certain risks. Research has shown that it increases the likelihood of breast and uterine cancer, hypertension, liver disease and even erythematosus - autoimmune disease. Therefore, it should be careful with a hormonal treatment, and periodically be screened.

In clinical practice, there is enough experience with plant-based dietary supplements, which allows them to recommend as an alternative to HRT in treating menopausal syndrome, prevention of osteoporosis, and in the early stages - as a substitute for hormone therapy by phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens also delayed departure of calcium from the bones, but do not create a risk of unpleasant complications. Preparation from pure natural substances can be consumed also women are prone to allergies.

According to modern ideas, great importance for health in menopause also have adequate nutrition, daily exercise and proper rest. From the standpoint of prevention it is important to use a sufficient amount of vitamins and mineral elements, which are directly necessary for normal metabolism. Admission to these supplements may, in particular, to help preserve the health of bones, teeth, nails and hair...

Especially useful for maintaining bone health is to ensure adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, because the food often contain too little of these substances. Key minerals are also magnesium, boron, chromium and zinc. Vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene and selenium, which are cellular antioxidants protect the body against various diseases, including cancer.

The best choice is a comprehensive drug Menopausal Formula. This multi-component supplement contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements, extracts of medicinal plants, which facilitate the attendant discomfort, such as hot flushes of heat, sweating, and mental health problems - depression, irritability, fatigue, insomnia. In addition, they strengthen the immune system and have a direct anti-mold and antibacterial properties.

But the choice in each case must be done individually. The fact that climacteric syndrome can occur in several types, and, accordingly, in each case should have its own optimum treatment regimen.

However, if necessary, it can be added - for example, by Stress B-Complex - with increased anxiety, tearfulness. Dr. Atkins, incidentally, believes that the most important requirement for drugs at the menopause - that they must contain normal B-complex. Menopausal Formula contains practically all the B vitamins, but it is impossible to have the one best formula for each case, so if necessary you can add its reception by Stress B-Complex, or Mega B-Complex, or select an appropriate multivitamin formula. In particular, B-complex is well represented in all the preparations of a series Vital.

The second type is vasoinsular. It is characterized by low temperature, depression. With this type of menopause eyes are narrowed, the limbs are hot, sleep is very deep, such people indefinitely sleep, and morning feeling headaches. Typically, they are hypotonics. In this case, as an additional medication may be advisable Rhodiolin or VitalWoman. VitalWoman in sufficient quantity contains guarana, which has a stimulating effect.

But, of course, often there is a mixed type. In this case, can be used all these drugs, with dosage, depending on the specific situation. From the mineral elements, except calcium and magnesium, the most important at menopause are chromium and boron. Chromium is present in all multivitamins, as well as individual in the drug Chromium Max. Boron there is in multivitamins of series Vital, as well as in Super Mega 50 and, of course, in Menopausal Formula. Super Mega 50, incidentally, also contains a strong B-complex, and it is enough to take 1 tablet every three days.

The preparation of alfalfa - Green Care - contains phytoestrogens, calcium, and vitamin K, which keeps calcium in bones. At hyperacidity, this drug can replace all the others. However, if you decide to take alfalfa continuously, previously should be analyzed for hormones, because the drug has estrogen-like action, but excess estrogens are not always necessary.

Iin menopause, unsaturated fatty acids are also very useful, so many women like Evening Primrose Oil. Preparations of the same series are Omega 3 (fish oil) and Cholestone (contains linseed oil).

The correct approach to their health helps women not only to prevent disease-causing changes, but also to preserve the beauty and vitality in the transition age. The most important thing is to understand that menopause is not a disease but a condition of the organism, which requires attention to yourself, patience and the necessary knowledge.

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